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Mourinho factor makes Man Utd a title threat, says Lampard

23 Novembro 2017 16:03

Chelsea icon Frank Lampard believes that Manchester United are the team most likely to challenge runaway Premier League leaders Manchester City this term because of their squad depth coupled with Jose Mourinho's quality.

Pep Guardiola's City have been in phenomenal form in the Premier League, dropping just two points from 12 matches and scoring an incredible 40 goals in the process.

Second-placed United are eight points adrift, but have thus far provided the most consistent challenge from the chasing pack.

Chelsea are just a further point behind, but having won the league under Mourinho at Stamford Bridge, Blues legend Lampard believes the Portuguese could make the difference.

Speaking to Omnisport via Chelsea's club partners Yokohama Tyres, Lampard said: "The reason Manchester United can win the league, for me, is the players, the quality of the players, I think.

"Manchester City have a very strong squad this year, Chelsea also have a strong squad for a starting eleven and if everybody stays I think Chelsea are very strong.

"But I look at Manchester United and they are around that area [near the top of the table] with a team that is very strong, especially because of their manager and for that Manchester United could be competitive towards the end of the season as well."